Current Time in Newark, NJ
Newark is a city in New Jersey, home to about 305,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:34 AM / 7:11 PM
Population
305,000
Newark vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Newark
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Newark in?
Newark is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Newark observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Newark observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Newark today?
Today, sunrise in Newark is around 6:34 AM and sunset is around 7:11 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Newark?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.